Blogs over "sensor-technologies"

Chromatic confocal: extreme technology at the Precision Fair

At the Precision Fair, there was a great deal of interest in chromatic confocal. In an optimal setting, the sensor achieves a resolution of 7 nanometres!

Inductive encoder: accurately measure displacement in harsh conditions

Accurate displacement with an inductive encoder? Such a linear encoder is robust and resistant to dirt. Discover ins and outs.

Lidar indispensable for autonomous driving and AGV

Self-driving vehicles move autonomously thanks to lidar. Innovation makes this sensor more payable, more compact and more reliable. Check the benefits!

Lidar integration in 5 steps

Lidars are complex technologies. For successful integration, a solid cooperation is indispensable. Read the 5-step plan for lidar integration.

Inductive or optical: Which encoder is right for your application?

Which encoder should you choose if you want to accurately measure a movement: inductive or optical? How do they differ? Compare by answering 10 questions.

3 important criteria optical and inductive encoders explained

Is your encoder not working at its best? Take a closer look at the important criteria of your application. Discover the important encoder specifications.

Measuring angular rotation with an absolute rotary encoder

Absolute rotary encoders measure the angular rotations of a machine's shaft. Check out the 5 advantages of this capacitive encoder.

Highly accurate position control with the optical encoder

An optical encoder measures positions, lengths and displacements accurately and without contact. Even in vacuum applications. Read the 5 advantages and other tips.

The difference between absolute and incremental encoders

Does your application require an incremental or an absolute encoder? What is the difference? You'll read about it in this article.

Intern Kevin is helping to close a gap in available sensors

The availability of distance sensors is limited for measurements of more than one meter. Therefore, two students developed an absolute long-stroke encoder.

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